Vita Hewitt
A Family-Fun Frolic: Spectacular Costumes and Chaos at Panto in the Presidio
Peter Pan: Panto in the Presidio at the Presidio Theater is a festive and interactive show that brings people together with its sparkling costumes, witty jokes, and audience participation, making it a must-see holiday show.
Wicked Gets a Drag Makeover at Oasis with ‘Wigged’
Drunk Drag Broadway’s production of Wigged at Oasis is a hilarious and entertaining parody of Wicked, featuring a diverse cast of drag queens and a unique blend of musicals that is sure to delight audiences.
The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!
As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon
Fan Expo San Francisco 2024: A Weekend of Creativity, Culture, and Color
At Fan Expo San Francisco, a panel on Drag and Burlesque discussed the intersection of drag, burlesque, and pop culture, highlighting the importance of marginalized communities and the power of performance art to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity.
A Vintage Saturday Morning: Cartoons & Cereal at The New Parkway Theater
A nostalgic escape: Every Saturday morning, this Oakland cinema opens its doors to a group of us “grown-up kids” craving that sweet throwback with a modern twist. Cereal Cinema The New Parkway Theater 474 24th St, Oakland Every Saturday If you were a kid in the 80s or 90s, you
Oakland Symphony’s Carmina Burana and Two Black Churches Pack a Powerful Message
The Oakland Symphony Chorus and Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir performed a rousing performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, accompanied by a full orchestra, at the Paramount Theater, leaving the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.
Musically Haunting: “Ghost Quartet” Gives us Life at Oakland Theater Project
If you could be any kind of dead person, what kind would you be? Spoiler: you want to be a ghost, the kind that goes “hoo hoo hoo all night long.” So says the lyrics in “Any Kind of Dead Person”, one of the many catchy tunes in Oakland Theater
Impressions of Mary Cassatt’s 93 Works in San Francisco
These women are neither sexualized objects or symbolically placed on a pedestal of virtue. They are simply living their life. Fierce experimentation and subtle challenges to societal norms such as the “Modern Madonnas” series pepper the show. This exhibition gave me a new understanding and respect for Mary Cassatt.
The Art of Sneakers in Oakland
The first of its kind, the show immediately drew me into the world of sneakers. Featuring 15 top creators in the industry, the shoes on display ranged in style and form; while some emphasized their sustainable roots, others brought a more sculptural approach to the shelves.